Dysphagia and trismus after concomitant chemo-Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (chemo-IMRT) in advanced head and neck cancer; dose-effect relationships for swallowing and mastication structures

L. van der Molen; W.D. Heemsbergen; R. de Jong; M.A. van Rossum; L.E. Smeele; C.R.N. Rasch; F.J.M. Hilgers

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Dysphagia and trismus after concomitant chemo-Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (chemo-IMRT) in advanced head and neck cancer; dose-effect relationships for swallowing and mastication structures

L. van der Molen, W.D. Heemsbergen, R. de Jong, M.A. van Rossum, L.E. Smeele, C.R.N. Rasch, F.J.M. Hilgers

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Background and purpose:
Prospective assessment of dysphagia and trismus in chemo-IMRT head and neck cancer patients in relation to dose-parameters of structures involved in swallowing and mastication.
Material and methods:
Assessment of 55 patients before, 10-weeks (N=49) and 1-year post-treatment (N=37). Calculation of dose-volume parameters for swallowing (inferior (IC), middle (MC), and superior constrictors (SC)), and mastication structures (e.g. masseter). Investigation of relationships between dose-parameters and endpoints for swallowing problems (videofluoroscopy-based laryngeal Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS), and study-specific structured questionnaire) and limited mouth-opening (measurements and questionnaire), taking into account baseline scores.
Results:
At 10-weeks, volume of IC receiving ≥60 Gy (V60) and mean dose IC were significant predictors for PAS. One-year post-treatment, reported problems with swallowing solids were significantly related to masseter dose-parameters (mean, V20, V40 and V60) and an inverse relationship (lower dose related to a higher probability) was observed for V60 of the IC. Dose-parameters of masseter and pterygoid muscles were significant predictors of trismus at 10-weeks (mean, V20, and V40). At 1-year, dose-parameters of all mastication structures were strong predictors for subjective mouth-opening problems (mean, max, V20, V40, and V60).
Conclusions:
Dose-effect relationships exist for dysphagia and trismus. Therefore treatment plans should be optimized to avoid these side effects.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	364-369
Number of pages	6
Journal	Radiotherapy and oncology
Volume	106
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2013.03.005
Publication status	Published - Mar 2013

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van der Molen, L., Heemsbergen, W. D., de Jong, R., van Rossum, M. A., Smeele, L. E., Rasch, C. R. N., & Hilgers, F. J. M. (2013). Dysphagia and trismus after concomitant chemo-Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (chemo-IMRT) in advanced head and neck cancer; dose-effect relationships for swallowing and mastication structures. Radiotherapy and oncology, 106(3), 364-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2013.03.005

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van der Molen, L, Heemsbergen, WD, de Jong, R, van Rossum, MA, Smeele, LE, Rasch, CRN & Hilgers, FJM 2013, 'Dysphagia and trismus after concomitant chemo-Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (chemo-IMRT) in advanced head and neck cancer; dose-effect relationships for swallowing and mastication structures', Radiotherapy and oncology, vol. 106, no. 3, pp. 364-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2013.03.005

Dysphagia and trismus after concomitant chemo-Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (chemo-IMRT) in advanced head and neck cancer; dose-effect relationships for swallowing and mastication structures. / van der Molen, L.; Heemsbergen, W.D.; de Jong, R. et al.
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van der Molen L, Heemsbergen WD, de Jong R, van Rossum MA, Smeele LE, Rasch CRN et al. Dysphagia and trismus after concomitant chemo-Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (chemo-IMRT) in advanced head and neck cancer; dose-effect relationships for swallowing and mastication structures. Radiotherapy and oncology. 2013 Mar;106(3):364-369. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2013.03.005

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